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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 151.33 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 151.33 and 68.22 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 151.33 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/151.33 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 151.33 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 10,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322.81/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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